Challenges

INTRO.............................................

As a bachelor’s graduate with no prior full-time experience, finding a job felt like a daunting challenge. During my studies, I worked hard to gain experience through internships and part-time jobs, but it wasn’t enough to compete with more seasoned candidates.

On top of that, I graduated during Covid-19, which made the job market incredibly difficult. Many companies were not hiring, and competition was fierce. Adding to the pressure, I was on a graduate visa with only one year left, a factor that often concerned employers.

Strategies

LEARNING............................

Being new to the job market, I didn’t have a strong professional network to help connect me with opportunities. My primary approach was applying for jobs online, which I knew was highly competitive. However, Thea’s strategies helped me build a strong application that could stand out, even when competing with hundreds of other candidates.

Despite applying online, I secured more than 10 interviews, which I credit to the solid foundation Thea’s program provided—from crafting a compelling resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to preparing for interviews.

The interview training was especially helpful. Even though I didn’t have much time to prepare for interviews—since they often happened so quickly—my strong application and deep understanding of my profile gave me confidence. In the interviews, I was asked about my experience and technical skills, and even when I didn’t have all the experience they wanted, Thea’s strategies on how to answer questions effectively helped me secure the job.

Results

SUCCESS.................

The results came incredibly fast. I applied for a role with a recruitment agency and was invited to a group interview just two days later. This was followed by interviews with the HR regional manager, hiring manager, and branch manager. Within one week, they completed my reference checks and offered me the job.

Unfortunately, due to worsening pandemic conditions and a prolonged lockdown, I couldn’t start working immediately. However, during this time, another opportunity came up with a start-up company.

After reviewing my application, they invited me to interview with the Managing Director in the morning and the HR Manager in the afternoon—both on a Friday. By Monday morning, I had the job offer! Everything happened so quickly, and I’m thrilled to start working with them next week.

Incredibly, I received two job offers during the pandemic. I chose to work with the start-up company, where I’ll report directly to the Managing Director. I believe this will be a fantastic learning opportunity and a great platform to develop my skills further.

What’s even more amazing is that the company has offered to extend my visa, something not many employers are willing to do. I feel so fortunate to have found not just one, but two amazing opportunities in the midst of such a challenging job market.

Thea’s coaching gave me the tools and confidence I needed to stand out, even in the most competitive and uncertain circumstances. Her program provided everything I needed to succeed, and I’m incredibly grateful for the guidance and support she offered.

Thank you, Thea, for helping me turn this challenging time into an incredible success story!

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